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Pohang Steelers will play host to Vissel Kobe at Steelyard in the AFC Champions League Elite on Tuesday. The hosts are struggling to reach the qualification zone while the visitors are looking to extend their undefeated streak.
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Pohang Steelers boast two wins, but have also suffered losses – three so far in five matches. They sit 10th on six points, still below the round of 16 qualification zone. Only the first eight teams will progress to the next stage. The hosts will need to win at least two of their remaining four games to sail through.
Pohang Steelers finished second in the K League 1 (South Korea top flight) last season to earn qualification for the AFC Champions League Elite. In the just-concluded 2024 season, they wrapped up their campaign in the sixth spot, which handed them a ticket to the AFC Champions League Two. Pohang Steelers won their last match to recover from a three-game losing run.
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Vissel Kobe are leading the East Region standings, after winning four matches and drawing once. They hold 13 points on the board but are being closely followed by second-placed Gwangju of South Korea, with 12 points. The visitors could lose the top spot if they fail to win at Pohang Steelers.
Ushi last appeared in the AFC Champions League in 2020, when they reached the semi-finals, which remains their best performance to far. They won the Japanese J1 League last season and are on track to successfully defend their title, with just one matchday to spare. However, they need maximum points in that game to finish the job.
Pohang Steelers vs Vissel Kobe Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Pohang Steelers have won twice, drawn once and lost twice in their last five matches at home.
- Pohang Steelers have won twice in their last 10 matches, losing five times and drawing thrice.
- Pohang Steelers have scored seven goals and conceded nine in their last five matches in all competitions.
- Vissel Kobe have won thrice and drawn twice in their last five matches on the road.
- Pohang Steelers have won twice and lost thrice in their last five matches while Vissel Kobe have won thrice and drawn twice. Form Guide: Pohang Steelers – W-L-L-L-W, Vissel Kobe – D-W-W-D-W.
Pohang Steelers vs Vissel Kobe Prediction
Pohang Steelers have only managed to win at home so far. They will be keen to make the most of their home advantage as they welcome the Japanese side.
Vissel Kobe will hope for a good day for top scorer Taisei Miyashiro at Steelyard. He has scored four goals so far in this campaign.
Vissel Kobe are expected to prevail based on form and momentum.
Prediction: Pohang Steelers 1-3 Vissel Kobe
Pohang Steelers vs Vissel Kobe Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Vissel Kobe to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Vissel Kobe to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Pohang Steelers to score - Yes
